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SIC depute leader suggests gaining additional powers would be challenging

A SENIOR elected member has played down the likelihood of Shetland Islands Council being given extra powers. Lerwick North and Bressay councillor Gary Robinson, who is the local authority’s depute leader, said it was “challenging” for anyone to get additional powers,...

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Energy strategy to remain as draft for now following vote in council chamber

COUNCILLORS have voted to delay the publication of Shetland’s first energy strategy to allow it to be developed further following a proposal from officers to adopt an “interim” version. Council officers had said the “information, analysis and projections” in the...

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Health risks of 3G pitches played down

SHETLAND Islands Council chief executive Maggie Sandison has played down new fears over the possible health risks of rubber used in some artificial playing surfaces - all while the local authority continues to look at a new 3G pitch in Lerwick. Earlier this week a study by...

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Great Barrier Island's Tryphena Wharf to close amid collapse risk; all sailings redirected

The structural integrity of Tryphena Wharf is in critical condition, with SeaLink warning of a “risk of collapse” should a ship dock. The alarming assessment...

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Call for community council powers to be enhanced

THE ROLE and responsibilities of community councils in Shetland was discussed in the SIC chamber earlier today (Tuesday) – as well as reasons why some people may be discouraged from becoming a member. It comes as Shetland Islands Council gets set to go ahead with a second...

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Former Cook Islands deputy prime minister Robert Tapaitau jailed for fraud

By RNZ A former deputy prime minister of the Cook Islands and two others in his administration have been sent to prison for a range of fraud charges. The...

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China Coast Guard expells intruding Philippine vessels in S.China Sea; Manila urged to stop provocations

The China Coast Guard (CCG) announced on Saturday that it had expelled three Philippine vessels which had illegally intruded into waters adjacent to Ren'ai Jiao (also known as Ren'ai Reef) in China's Nansha Islands, noting that the CCG remains on full alert to safeguard China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.

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Construction industry invited to attend housing development event

REPRESENTATIVES of the local construction industry are being invited to an event next month to explore business opportunities for future housing developments in Shetland. Shetland Islands Council (SIC) said the pressure on the local housing market and the need for more houses to...

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Mothballing consultation ongoing for two primary schools

A public meeting has been organised by westside councillors at the Skeld Hall on Friday

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Continued disappointment from councillors at number of outstanding audit recommendations

MORE concerns have been raised over Shetland Islands Council's backlog of recommendations for change made by internal auditors. A report presented to a meeting of the SIC’s audit committee on Wednesday said 68 recommendations remained outstanding as of 9 February. These cover...

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